Fundraising
News about our fundraising efforts
Great Success of J-Quiz
On Saturday, February 18th, J-Quiz, the Upper Midwest High School Japan Language and Culture Competition, was held at Normandale Community College in Bloomington. Students from high schools in Minnesota were invited to compete in this competition. 8 high schools, 83 students and 30 teams competed this year for the Grand Prize: a trip to Washington, D.C. to attend the Sakura Festival and to compete in the National Japan Bowl. Like the J-Quiz, this nationwide contest tests high school students in their Japanese language and culture skills. Participating in this program can have a lasting impact on the lives of young people. In order to make this program possible, JASM...
Read MoreCorporate Roundtable – November 9th
Enhance your understanding of the Japanese market with the Japan America Society of Minnesota Corporate Roundtable, a program featuring speakers from the Board of Directors, corporate member companies and their colleagues from Japan. JASM is pleased to welcome Mr.Tatsuhiro Shindo, Chief Executive Director, JETRO Chicago, who will be the speaker at the Corporate Roundtable event. Mr. Shindo will talk about, “Japan: Road to Recovery – Challenges and Opportunities” with current facts and analysis of the impact of the Great East Japan Earthquake. He will also include aspects of Japan’s competitive strategies and new business opportunities that he believes are...
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